Wednesday, January 28, 2015

The Herbal Tea Garden was designed by MyPatriotSupply as a collection of natural herbs that are favorites of herbal tea loverseverywhere! The Herbal Tea Garden contains only the highest quality heirloom herb seeds. They are 100% Non-GMO, open-pollinated and placed in specially sealed packets allowing for longer storage than is typically possible with herb seeds.

The Herbal Tea Gardencomes with the following features:

Convenient resealable durable metal storage can

E-Z Lock resealable, reusable triple-layered foil seed packets

8 different varieties of easy-to-grow herbs!

Seeds are open pollinated and can be grown, harvested, and replanted endlessly

Dried & sealed airtight for longer seed shelf life

Varieties selected are zone-friendly to most all areas!

Your Herbal Tea Garden seed order comes with:Anise Hyssop - 120+ Seeds/packetAnise hyssop makes a delightful addition to mixed herbal teas and a fine tea all to itself. It has a delicate anise or licorice flavor. The tea is naturally sweet, so extra sweetener is not necessary. In fact the tea is so sweet that it can be used to sweeten other foods. Folklore medicine employed anise hyssop herbal tea to treat colds, coughs and fevers, and to strengthen a weak heart. Wild Bergamot - 250+ Seeds/packetThe Oswego Indians first introduced wild bergamot to American colonists during the time of the Boston Tea Party. Wild bergamot replaced the tea that was thrown into the Atlantic ocean. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing aromatic and medicinal tea.

Chamomile - 250+ Seeds/packetChamomile makes a pleasant aromatic tea with a fruity flavor, enhanced by sugar or honey. The gentle, calming qualities of Chamomile tea make it an ideal after-dinner or bedtime tea. A popular tea for those looking for mild relief from stress.

Lemon Balm - 400+ Seeds/packetFresh leaves burst of lemon when squeezed. A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is our favorite anytime tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms the nerves. Fresh chopped leaves are also interesting in salads, soups and stews. Lemon Mint - 900+ Seeds/packetThe bright, refreshing citrus tones of Lemon Mint make this tea a refreshing pick-me-up morning, midday or evening. Beautiful lavender flowers are a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.

Peppermint - 100+ Seeds/packetPeppermint tea is well known for helping upset stomachs. Great tasting tea!

Echinacea - 130+ Seeds/packet)

Echinacea leaves, flowers and roots can be used in herbal teas, the taste of which is improved by blending with peppermint or orange rind. Stevia and honey are natural sweeteners that go well with Echinacea tea. Catnip - 250+ Seeds/packetCatnip tea helps relax the mind and induces good sleep at night.

There are a couple
ways to do the mixing here: toss all of the ingredients into a bowl
and whisk into oblivion until everything is silky and smooth. OR you
can toss it all in a mason jar, stir lightly with a fork, and then
shake until smooth and silky.

FRENCH
SALAD DRESSING

1
cup corn oil

1
cup ketchup

½
cup sugar

¼
cup white vinegar

¼
cup water

1
teaspoon garlic salt

1
teaspoon black pepper

¼
teaspoon salt

Put
all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until well
mixed.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Now that we are more that half way through January it is time once again for me to get more organized with my food storage...I found these eight delicious make ahead breakfast freezer meals to start stocking my freezer with.

Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Slice each bagel in half.

2

Lightly butter each side.

3

To cook eggs, lightly grease a mug or small bowl or ramekin; beat eggs in that bowl and microwave 30 seconds; remove egg in one piece and repeat for remaining eggs. Or take Swan Valley Tammi's idea and pre-cook the bacon, chop it up and add it to the eggs. Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes so all 12 egg/bacon 'patties' are done at the same time.

4

On the bottom half of the bagel place cooked egg.

5

Top each egg with approximately 1 Tablespoon grated cheese.

6

Stack bacon on top.

7

Complete sandwich with top of bagel.

8

Cool slightly; wrap in plastic wrap individually; place in a large labeled zipper freezer bag.

9

To serve, remove 1 bagel sandwich from bag and remove wrapping.

10

Place upside down in microwave and heat for 30 seconds.

11

Place right side up and microwave for 30 seconds more or until heated through. **Time may vary in your microwave**.

Directions:

Pour the dry ingredients into the egg mixture & mix well. (If needed, add milk to get a thinner consistency).

5

Heat griddle to high (or 400 degrees). Grease griddle with butter.

6

Pour a small amount of batter (about 1/4 cup- I use a measuring cup to pour pancake batter) & spread with bottom of measuring cup to a good size.

7

When bubbles appear on top of pancake, flip pancake & cook on other side for 2-3 minutes.

8

Top with pat of butter & syrup, and enjoy!

9

(Side note- I set my oven to warm & on a cookie sheet I will place a kitchen towel, folded in half on top. When the pancakes are done cooking, I place inside of the kitchen towel in the oven until ready to serve. Also, if you are freezing, wait until pancakes cool & then place in a freezer bag & place in freezer. When you are ready to heat up place a wet paper towel over the pancakes in the microwave & cook for 30 sec to 1 minute in the oven.).